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“Every year in the UK 4,000 people die from asbestos-related diseases, more than the number killed on the roads each year. By 2020 it’s estimated that the substance will lead to the deaths of 10,000 people annually.” – BBC 2001.

Asbestos

Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral that has been mined in many countries including Australia, Canada, Russia and South Africa. Commercially there are three common types of asbestos, which originate from two mineral groups.